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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,168.97, 295,536.92 and 118,673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,168.97, 295,536.92 and 118,673.61 is: 163,760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,168.97 : 295,536.92 = 118,673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,168.97/295,536.92 = 118,673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,168.97x = 295,536.92 × 118,673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,168.97x = 35,072,432,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,072,432,591.31/214,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,760.57

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